• Administrative Assistant

    MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX)


    The Clinical Research division provides infrastructure support for all aspects of clinical protocol research at MD Anderson, including protocol navigation, study activation, regulatory review, data safety monitoring, ClinicalTrials.gov reporting, and operational support for multicenter studies and NCI networks.

     

    The Administrative Assistant position supports the Division of Clinical Research by providing administrative and secretarial assistance to ensure efficiency and productivity. This hybrid role requires onsite presence as needed to support business operations. The Administrative Assistant will play a key role in maintaining smooth operations and supporting divisional projects.

     

    The ideal candidate will have prior administrative or secretarial experience, strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with a motivated and proactive approach to managing tasks and supporting team objectives.

    Minimum salary is $41,000, midpoint $51,000, and maximum $61,000

    The typical work schedule is days, Monday-Friday. Location: Texas Medical Center.

     

    Why Us?

     

    Join MD Anderson Cancer Center and contribute to a mission that impacts lives globally. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, work-life balance, and access to exceptional benefits starting on day one.

     

    • Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

    • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.

    • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.

    • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

    Responsibilities

    Administrative Support

    • Process ePAFs and coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities

    • Schedule meetings and candidate interviews

    • Maintain the division PD warehouse

    • Coordinate travel arrangements, conference registration, and reimbursements

    • Process purchase requisitions and reimbursement requests

    • Assist with vetting process for auditors and consultants

    • Monitor and respond to requests in shared email inboxes

    Special Projects

    • Coordinate divisional projects such as employee lunches

    • Manage processes for space allocation and asset management

    • Assist in annual inventory and ensure completion of space survey

    • Perform other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    EDUCATION

    Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

     

    Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    Required: Four years administrative/secretarial experience

     

    Preferred: Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

     

    This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

     

    It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.[http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

    Additional Information

    * Requisition ID: 178213

    * Employment Status: Full-Time

    * Employee Status: Regular

    * Work Week: Days

    * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,000

    * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,000

    * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 61,000

    * FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

    * Fund Type: Soft

    * Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote

    * Pivotal Position: No

    * Referral Bonus Available?: No

    * Relocation Assistance Available?: No

     

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